Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks / Woodridge of the Ozarks

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to an attempted suicide.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a request from facility staff to pick up a THC vape found on a student.

A resident was sent for evaluation after she was struck multiple times in the head during a physical altercation with a peer.

A resident was transported to the ER after reporting that she ingested 8 orange pills.

A resident was transported to the ER after reporting that she ingested 8 Vistaril pills earlier that evening.

A resident was transported to the ER after swallowing batteries from a flashlight. The resident was later transferred for acute care.

Officers responded to the facility for a 911 hang up. False alarm.

A resident was transported for evaluation after swallowing batteries from a remote. While at the hospital, the resident alleged that a staff member knelt on her neck and pinched her arm during a restraint.

Officers responded to the facility for a 911 hang up. False alarm.

Officers responded to the facility for a 911 hang up. An employee reported that the phone was broken, and it kept calling 911.

Officers received a report of maltreatment from Arkansas State Police. The alleged victim is a resident of the facility.

A resident reported that a staff member told her to get out of a chair, then grabbed and pinched her, leaving a bruise. The resident was cited 109.1.g, 905.4.c, and 905.4.g as a result of this incident. The staff member was terminated.

A resident was transported to the emergency room for evaluation after swallowing a battery.

Officers received a report of child abuse from Arkansas State Police (ASP). A resident of the facility reported that she sustained bruises to her left thigh due to staff members hitting her to wake her up for breakfast.

A resident informed staff that she had ingested two weeks’ worth of medications. The resident was transported to the emergency room for treatment. Officers were called when the resident refused to return to the facility.

A resident reported that she sustained bruises to her left thigh due to staff members hitting her to wake her up for breakfast. This complaint has been UNFOUNDED by Licensing and UNSUBSTANTIATED by Crimes Against Children Division (CACD).

A resident was sent for assessment after swallowing pieces of tile she had broken off in the shower.

An officer was dispatched to the facility in response to a report that a patient punched a staff member.

A resident was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) after physically assaulting a staff member.

A resident was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) after damaging property, pushing and shoving staff members, and refusing to comply with staff directives.

A resident was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) after assaulting officers who responded to the facility due to reports of aggressive behavior and property damage.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a riot. Several residents were fighting staff. Three residents were arrested and sent to JDC. One resident was cited and released back to the facility.

Licensing visited the facility to conduct an Annual Policy Review inspection. No deficiencies cited.

Officers took a report of battery from a facility staff member. The staff member stated that a resident pushed him several times and pulled out a chunk of his hair. The staff member stated he wanted to press charges but later changed his mind.

A resident was found trying to choke herself with a t-shirt. The resident was placed on suicide ideation and self-harm precautions.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to an attempted elopement by a resident with suicidal ideations.

A resident punched a window multiple times resulting in an injury to her right hand. An x-ray was ordered. The x-ray showed no acute fracture.

Officers responded to the facility in reference to an abandoned 911 call. False alarm.

A resident complained of hand pain resulting from hitting a wall multiple times after a verbal altercation with a peer. An x-ray was ordered.

A visited was conducted to review Handle With Care training and retraining certifications.

A resident self-harmed by biting herself.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a 911 hang up call. False Alarm.

A resident began to show signs of respiratory distress and had a pulse ox reading of 92. The resident was evaluated then transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). The resident was admitted for observation.

A complaint received stated that the complainant received medical information for another patient who was not her daughter. The complaint also stated that the facility was not following the plan of care, and the resident is on several medications without consent. The complaint has been UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

Licensing visited the facility to review restraint logs for January 2025, physician’s orders for restraints, medication administration records (MAR) for chemical restraints, and restraint packets. The facility was cited 905.13.

Deficiencies were noted during a revisit conducted on 1/23/2025. Another revisit survey was conducted on 3/10/25, and the facility was found to be in compliance.

Deficiencies were noted during an Inspection of Care (IOC) revisit conducted on 1/14/2025. A Corrective Action Plan was submitted and approved.

Licensing visited the facility to review the facility restraint log for December 2024. In the month of December there were 101 orders given for seclusion, physical restraints, and chemical restraints according to the log. The facility was cited 109.1.f.

A resident eloped off the grounds of the facility. Springdale Police located the resident and transported her back to the facility.

Officers responded to the facility in response to a runaway call. Officers located the resident and transported her back to the facility.

Officers responded to the facility after receiving a report from a parent that her child had been assaulted by another resident at the facility.

Licensing visited the facility to perform a Corrective Action Visit.

A resident was transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital after having difficulty breathing.

A resident eloped off the grounds of the facility. Police located the resident and transported them back to the facility.

Officers responded to the facility in response to a missing person. Officers located the resident and transported her back to the facility.

A resident reported that they did not feel safe after being restrained during an elopement attempt.

Licensing visited the facility to review restraint information for November 2024. All restraints reviewed contained required documentation and physician approval and were signed within the required time frame.

Deficiencies were noted during the Inpatient Psychiatric Inspection of Care (IOC) conducted at the facility. A Corrective Action Plan was submitted by the facility and approved.

Officers received a child abuse report related to the facility from the Arkansas State Police. Officers sat in as the ASP investigator interviewed the related parties.

A resident reported that she and her roommate had engaged in inappropriate touching after lights out.

A resident began throwing up and reported intense pain after being kicked in the stomach during a peer altercation.

Officers responded to the facility in response to a report of a child that was kicked in the stomach and was spitting up blood. The resident was transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital for evaluation.

Officers received a child abuse report related to the facility from the Arkansas State Police. The report states that a resident complained that another resident touched her and digitally penetrated her vagina without her consent.

Licensing visited the facility to review chemical restraint administration policies and procedures. No deficiencies cited.

A resident reported that her peer came to her bed during the night and kissed and touched her without consent, digitally penetrating her vagina. The facility was cited 907.6 as a result of this incident. The complaint was UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

A corrective action inspection was completed at the facility to review restraint logs, restraint packets, ensuring packets were signed by a doctor within two business days, camera audit logs for the month of October, and UAMS training logs.

Deficiencies were noted during the Inpatient Psychiatric Inspection of Care (IOC) conducted at the facility.

Staff advised dispatch that they have a juvenile that is acting out, and they are having issues with her and currently have her restrained.

A report was received from Arkansas DHS of an abuse allegation related to the facility.

A resident was sent to Arkansas Children’s Hospital after causing a laceration on her forearm with a piece of wood.

A resident was transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital for evaluation of a left wrist injury caused by punching a door window.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to 7-8 residents who were causing issues and attacking the staff.

The fire department was called for a female who had cut herself with a piece of wood at the facility. The juvenile was transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Springdale Police Department was called to the facility due to a resident assaulting multiple staff. The resident was arrested and taken to JDC.

The Springdale Police Department was called to respond to an incident at the facility. During their visit, a resident attacked and assaulted several staff. The resident was taken to JDC.

A resident reported that a staff member left bruises on her after a restraint. The complaint was UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

A resident was taken to Arkansas Children’s Hospital after appearing to be shaking and very pale and collapsing on the floor.

A visit was conducted to review personnel records. No deficiencies cited.

A complaint received states that a facility nurse made a statement indicating that black techs should only deal with black residents. According to the complaint, several black techs and residents were questioned by the Risk Coordinator, and nothing was done about the statement. The complaint was UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

This document constitutes a formal Corrective Action Agreement (CAA) agreed upon by Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks and the Department of Human Services, Placement and Residential Licensing Unit.

Complaint #(AR00033420) was not in compliance. Complaint #(AR00034831) was not in compliance. Complaint #(AR00034929) was not in compliance.

Deficiencies were noted during the Inpatient Psychiatric Inspection of Care (IOC) conducted at the facility.

Officers received a report from the Arkansas State Police regarding an abuse investigation related to the facility.

A resident reported that a peer forced her to perform a sexual act and afterward the peer touched her inappropriately. The complaint was UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

A resident spoke to her caseworker and indicated a staff member had acted in an inappropriate manner.

Officers received a report from the Arkansas State Police regarding an abuse investigation related to the facility.

A complaint received states that a staff member became upset with a resident, picked her up, and slammed her into the wall. The facility was cited 110.9.a for not reporting the incident to the child abuse hotline. The complaint was UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

A nurse raised concerns regarding the level of force deployed by staff after three residents were restrained due to engaging in property damage. The facility was cited 109.1.g, 905.4.g, 905.9, and 110.9.c as a result of this incident. Three staff members were terminated.

The Director of Risk received two Resident Grievance Forms alleging sexual misconduct between residents. The facility was cited 907.2 as a result of this incident.

A resident was taken to Urgent Care after complaining of right finger pain after a peer accidentally stepped on it.

A resident reported being touched inappropriately by a peer.

Officers received a report from Arkansas State Police of a sexual offense that occurred at the facility. Officers attended interviews and received statements. Video footage was reviewed.

Officers received a report from Arkansas State Police of a complaint of sexual assault that occurred between residents at the facility.

A resident reported that she was touched inappropriately by peers at the facility. The complaint was UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

A resident reported that a peer forced her to perform a sexual act. The complaint was UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

A resident was sent to Arkansas Children’s Hospital after using a piece of plastic from a deodorant bottle to self-harm her right forearm.

A complaint received by the Placement and Residential Licensing Unit (PRLU) alleges that a resident arrived at the facility in April but did not have an adequate master treatment plan. The complaint also alleges that there have been multiple “unit against unit” brawls at the facility. The facility was cited 903.4, 903.8, 905.11, 905.12, and 905.17 as a result of this complaint.

A resident was sent to Arkansas Children’s Hospital after injuring her toe by climbing on the metal part of a volleyball net.

Two residents reported they had been touched inappropriately by each other. The complaint was UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

Officers received a report from Arkansas State Police of a complaint of sexual assault made by a resident.

Officers responded to Perimeter Ozarks regarding a report that a staff member had been attacked by a resident.

Officers were dispatched to the facility a second time in response to a resident assaulting staff members.

A resident was escorted to JDC by Springdale Police Department after assaulting a nurse.

Licensing received a complaint regarding the facility using police as behavior management and using chemical restraints on calm residents. The facility was cited 905.10, 905.12, and 905.17 as a result of this complaint. The complaint was FOUNDED by Licensing.

Officers were called to Perimeter Ozarks on a report of sexual assault/forcible fondling. A resident reported that she awoke to her roommate assaulting her. The roommate reported that the incident did happen, but she was the one who had been assaulted.

A resident reported that two residents were engaging in sexual activity in their bedroom while another resident watched out for staff. The complaint was UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

Abandoned 911 call from Perimeter Ozarks. False Alarm

Abandoned 911 call from Perimeter Ozarks. False Alarm

A resident reported that she had been sexually assaulted by her roommate at the facility.

A resident was transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital after reporting a racing heart and pressure on her chest.

A Child Abuse report was received from the Arkansas State Police. Officers met with investigators at Perimeter of the Ozarks, where the alleged victim was interviewed.

A resident reported that she forced to touch and kiss another peer. The resident made a second report that she was forced to kiss and touched by a second peer. The complaint has been UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

A resident was taken to the emergency room after swallowing a battery.

Fire alarm. Facility is performing a fire drill.

A resident reported to staff that she had sex with a peer in their bedroom. The facility was cited 110.9.a as a result of this incident.

A resident was transported to the emergency room after admitting that she ingested laundry detergent with bleach. The facility was cited 907.2 as a result of this incident.

Officers were called to Perimeter Ozarks for a child that ate some laundry detergent with bleach.

A resident was transported to the emergency room after an altercation with a peer.

A resident reported that she was held down by a peer and kissed against her will.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a juvenile who was being aggressive and hitting staff.

Officers were dispatched for a juvenile who left the facility through a fence. The juvenile returned to the facility on her own.

An officer was dispatched to the facility in response to a battery.

A resident reported that a staff member aggressively closed the door on her arm. This complaint was UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

Officers responded to an Assault call at Perimeter of the Ozarks.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a report of a nurse who had been attacked by a resident.

A resident tried to elope by climbing a fence. Staff intervened and several staff were assaulted.

Officers responded to a disturbance call at Perimeter of the Ozarks. A juvenile, trying to escape, punched a staff member in the face and broke her glasses.

911 hang up at 2466 S 48TH ST. Accidental.

A resident physically assaulted another resident after a verbal altercation.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to an assault of a resident by an older resident.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a report that a resident was assaulting staff members.

A resident became escalated and began physically assaulting staff members and destroying property on the unit. Two additional residents began assaulting other residents on the unit.

Review of personnel files was completed. MARS log was reviewed. No deficiencies cited.

A resident physically assaulted her peer by punching her in the face after a verbal altercation. Springdale Police Department responded to the facility as a result of this incident.

Officers responded to the facility due to a physical fight between at least four juveniles.

Licensing was included on a complaint to the Office of Long Term Care regarding an allegation that the facility is not properly documenting physical and chemical restraints.

A resident was transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital after reporting to staff that she had taken approximately 2 weeks’ worth of medication all at once.

A resident was taken to Urgent Care after complaining of right-hand pain following an altercation with a peer.

An officer responded to Perimeter Ozarks regarding an Assault/Battery.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a report from a staff member that she was punched in the face by a resident.

Demetria, employee at the Perimeter of the Ozarks Behavioral Health, stated she was attacked by one of the juvenile females that is a patient/resident.

A resident was found wrapping material around her neck after having her injuries from self-harming treated earlier in the day.

All resident units were inspected for maintenance regarding bathroom areas, sleeping areas, and resident clothing storage. No deficiencies cited.

A resident was found in the bathroom with a piece of her sweatshirt tied around her neck.

A resident was taken to the emergency room for evaluation of her right hand after punching a wall multiple times.

A resident reported that she had been sexually assaulted by her roommate at the facility.

A resident became escalated and began picking at several places on her arm.

Licensing visited the facility to follow up on self-reports. No deficiencies cited.

A resident self-harmed by punching walls and picking at scabs.

A resident self-harmed by scratching both forearms.

Licensing conducted an unannounced visit at the facility. The facility was cited 912.4 for an issue identified during the review.

A resident self-harmed with her fingers.

A resident was found with a piece of material tied around her neck.

A resident self-harmed by picking scabs.

A resident picked at scabs from previous self-harm attempts and attempted to self-harm with contraband she acquired from tampering with power outlets.

A resident used her fingernails to reopen a wound from a previous self-harm attempt.

A resident used her nails to reopen areas from previous self-harm attempts.

Licensing performed an unannounced visit at the facility. No deficiencies cited.

A resident used her fingernails to self-harm.

A resident self-harmed by scratching her forearm and banging her head.

A resident reported that a peer had inappropriately touched her private area.

A resident self-harmed with a comb and by biting her hands.

Deficiencies were noted in the Inspection of Care conducted on 2/6/2023.

Licensing visited the facility to review children’s records and personnel records. The facility was cited for multiple deficiencies as a result of the review.

A resident self-harmed by biting herself.

A resident used a clip from a walkie talkie to self-harm.

A resident self-harmed by punching herself repeatedly in the face.

A resident became escalated and tied a shirt around her neck in an effort to self-harm.

A resident used a staple she found on the unit to self-harm.

A resident began self-harming by biting herself and trying to hit herself in the face.

A resident self-harmed by punching themselves in the face.

A resident used her fingernails to self-harm.

A resident self-harmed by punching herself in the face.

A resident self-harmed by biting themselves.

A resident used a piece of a broken light bulb to self-harm.

A resident self-harmed by using her fingernails and hitting herself.

A resident used her fingernails to self-harm.

A resident self-harmed by punching herself in the face.

A resident was observed attempting to place her hands around her neck in an attempt to self-harm. The resident began to scratch herself using her fingernails.

The facility was cited 109.1.f for failure to comply with the current Corrective Action Agreement.

A resident self-harmed by biting themselves.

A resident self-harmed by hitting themselves in the nose.

A resident used a paint brush to self-harm.

A resident used their fingernails to self-harm and placed their hands around their neck while dysregulated.

A resident was found with a sweatshirt tied around their neck. Once the sweatshirt was removed by staff, the resident began hitting their head on the bathroom wall.

A resident began hitting themselves in the face and placed their hands around their neck in an attempt to self-harm.

Licensing visited the facility to conduct a buildings and grounds walkthrough. No deficiencies cited.

Complaints #AR00029527 and #AR00029530 were in compliance.

Technical assistance for 109.1.f was provided to the facility.

A resident began to self-harm by biting herself.

A resident began to self-harm by reopening previous self-harm injuries.

A resident became dysregulated and put their hands around their neck in an attempt to self-harm.

A resident used a piece of metal from a clipboard to self-harm.

A resident used their fingernails to self-harm.

Licensing visited the facility to review the Corrective Action Agreement.

Staff were made aware of an incident involving two residents. It was reported that one resident kissed the other without permission.

A resident used their fingernails to self-harm.

A resident used their fingernails to self-harm.

A resident used their fingernails to self-harm.

A resident self-harmed with their fingernails.

A resident used her fingernails to self-harm.

A resident used a piece of rubber off a composition notebook to self-harm.

A resident self-harmed with their fingernails.

A resident self-harmed with their fingernails.

The Corrective Action Agreement dated 6/9/2022 was extended for a minimum of 6 months due to additional support needed.

A resident self-harmed with her fingernails.

A resident self-harmed with her fingernails.

Licensing visited the facility to conduct a buildings and grounds walkthrough and to follow up on provider reported incidents. No deficiencies were cited.

A resident self-harmed by repeatedly hitting herself in the nose.

A resident self-harmed by using her fingernails to scratch herself.

A resident self-harmed by banging her head on the wall.

A resident used their fingernails to self-harm on their forearm.

A resident reported that she tied clothing around her neck while in the bathroom in an attempt to self-harm.

A resident used their fingernails to self-harm.

A resident tied scrubs around her neck in an attempt to self-harm.

A resident self-harmed by scratching her wrist and neck with keys.

A resident self-harmed by scratching her arms and attempting to hit her head against the wall and floor.

A resident self-harmed with a foil wrapper she took from breakfast.

A resident self-harmed by punching themselves in the nose.

A resident became dysregulated and attempted to self-harm by hitting their head on the floor and bed frame.

A resident self-harmed with a staple she found.

A resident self-harmed with her fingernails on her forearm.

Officers received a report from Arkansas State Police that a resident was inappropriately touched by a peer.

Licensing conducted an unannounced visit to follow up on several self-reported incidents and complete a buildings and grounds walkthrough. Technical assistance was provided for 910.1.

A resident self-harmed with her fingernails.

A resident self-harmed with pieces of her fidget.

Officers received a report from Arkansas State Police of an allegation of abuse between residents that occurred at the facility.

A resident self-harmed by punching herself in the face and head.

A resident self-harmed by punching herself in the nose repeatedly.

A resident reported that a peer grabbed her breasts.

A resident self-harmed by hitting their head against the wall.

A resident self-harmed with pieces of wood she ripped off the sink liner. The facility was cited 911.6 and 907.2 as a result of this incident.

A resident began self-harming by hitting her forehead against the wall.

A resident self-harmed by using her nails to open existing wounds on her forearms.

A resident reported that a peer grabbed her buttocks while hugging goodnight.

A resident reported that her peer sucked on her neck while side-hugging.

A resident self-harmed with a piece of wood.

A resident self-harmed with a pen.

Licensing visited the facility to perform a buildings and grounds walkthrough. Technical assistance was provided for 910.1.

A resident self-harmed by hitting herself in the nose.

A resident used her fingernails to self-harm.

A resident was found with a towel wrapped around her neck. Staff removed the towel.

A resident self-harmed by banging their head against the wall.

A resident self-harmed by hitting herself in the nose.

Licensing visited the facility to perform a buildings and grounds walkthrough. No deficiencies cited.

A resident self-harmed with small pieces of plastic.

A resident self-harmed with a plastic cap.

A resident self-harmed with a soap bottle.

Resident used pieces of light cover to self-harm.

Resident self-harmed with her glasses.